Having been born and raised in Miami, most people find it incredible that the first time I ever visited the Everglades was only a couple of years ago - at the ripe age of twenty-three. It took me until then to venture out to our city’s closest national park - a gorgeous World Heritage site that protects a unique ecosystem full of wetland creatures.
Read MoreThe 2019 Major League Baseball season has officially begun. Marlins fans & South Florida residents have plenty to look forward to this season – on and off the field. This season, the Marlins enhanced the street to seat game day experience and reimagined the ballpark’s food concepts.
Read Moredbakers has launched a limited edition “Around The World of Macarons” menu giving back to the Special Olympics! Each macaron represents a traditional food or flavor from various countries and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to these inspiring athletes from across the globe.
Read MoreWhile no one loves the spectacle of haute cuisine more than I do, there is certainly something to be said for the kind of place where you can just roll in any night of the week and know you will be served a satisfying meal without a lot of hoopla and high prices. One neighborhood favorite that has been a North Beach area fixture for nearly 12 years is Sazon Cuban Cuisine on the corner of Collins and 73rd street in Miami Beach.
Read MoreTwo years ago, Miami vegetarians and vegans had few options for dining out. A few juice bars offered fresh salads and wraps, but enjoying a healthy or plant-based dinner out was non-existent. Today, Miami is a center of creative chefs offering colorful and flavorful vegan and vegetarian dishes even your carnivore loving friend will love. Here are some of our favorites.
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Once again, MIAbites is honored to be considered for a JWU Zest Award. This year we are nominated for “Peoples Choice” Favorite Media Outlet for Food Reporting and the competition is very tough.
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Read MoreMIAbites features the Weekly Nibble every week , to help guide you to some of the best and most interesting events in Miami area. This week we feature Chocolate classes, Polynesian popup, Cocktail celebrations and gourmet and very special dinners.
Read MoreFourteen Eatery is yet another food hall located in Brickell, but this one is significantly different than the high end Italian spots found in Brickell City Centre. But with Miami’s current love affair with food halls, a fast casual concept in a business district is a welcome addition.
Read MoreSpring is almost here and with the change of season comes the change of one of our guilty pleasures — Food Network baking shows. On Monday, March 18th at pm the Spring Baking Championship makes its debut.
Read MoreThis year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, and you’ll probably regret it on Monday — but there are a few places in Miami where everyone you’ll meet will be pretending to be Irish for the day.
Read MoreCiti Taste of Tennis has announced its return to Miami for the fifth annual premier culinary and tennis experience. This year’s top-ranked American tennis star, John Isner, will serve as the event’s official ambassador. Chef Adrianne Calvo will lead the roster of esteemed chefs. Citi Taste of Tennis will kick off two weeks filled with tennis excitement at SLS Brickell’s Altitude Pool Deck on Monday, March 18th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Read MoreSpring Break on Miami Beach is here and for all you visitors and locals alike we’re happy to report that there are more options than just Joe’s Stone Crab and Prime Fish in Miami Beach for seafood fare. The Lobster Shack, which is conveniently located south of Fifth next to South Pointe Tavern, and 1/2 a block off the beach is serving up live Maine lobsters and so much more in a laid-back and relaxed restaurant.
Read MoreThe Gelato Festival began in 2010 and has had nine editions with more than 3,000 artisans competing in 80 festivals across Europe. This is the first time it’s come to Miami, and is bringing 11 competitors each with their very own special gelato flavors. Taking place at Brickell City Centre guests will have the chance to sample gelato from all over the world and crown two of these sweet makers the winners. Expect live music, kid's jury, eating contest, gelato shots, gelato cocktails and more!
Read MoreThere’s a lot of special things events in Miami over the next few weeks. Get ready to mark your calendars because some of these are happening for one night (or day) only and a few — like the El Bagel x Macchialina mashup will probably only last a few hours.
Read MoreSlow Food Miami’s “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party hosted by Kelly Blanco of NBC 6 returns for its eighth year on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Regarded as Miami’s Freshest Night Out, the annual celebration will be held from 7PM to 10PM at The Palms Hotel & Spa, home to farm-to-table concept Essensia Restaurant & Lounge.
Read MoreDid someone say boozy ice cream? We’re here for it. This week’s Saturday Sweets features a killer collaboration between the real Havana Club Rum and Little Havana’s Azucar Ice Cream Company. Together they are bringing the people of Miami the rum-infused flan flavored ice cream of our dreams.
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